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• posted: Apr. 17, 2024

Did you know that 31% of older people find it tough to trim their own toenails? Often, we overlook these signs, but they're crucial, especially if you're dealing with foot discomfort Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2024

Bunions are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe. Affecting a significant portion of the population, especially women, bunions can lead to discomfort Read More

• posted: Apr. 04, 2024
• Bunions,  Ingrown Toenails,  Foot Problems,  Athlete's foot

Imagine starting your day with a spring in your step, but instead, greeted by a sharp pain shooting through your foot with every step. Foot problems aren't just physical. They Read More

• posted: Mar. 13, 2024
• Sports Injury,  Podiatrists

Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or somewhere in between, Dr. James Hurst and the team at Centreville Foot & Ankle & Sports Medicine in Centreville, VA, offer Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2024
• Foot Pain

Centreville, VA, is proud to have a distinguished podiatry doctor, Dr. James Hurst, caring for ongoing foot pain at the Centreville Foot & Ankle Clinic.  Many people seek podiatric care because Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2023

Our feet, often overlooked and underappreciated, play a crucial role in our daily lives. While foot issues may not always be at the forefront of our health concerns, the color Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2023
• Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Do you notice a stabbing pain in your heel and the side of your foot when you get up in the morning? If so, you could have Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2023
• Heel Pain,  Plantar Fasciitis

Dealing with heel pain can be irritating and you might find that you’re unable to participate in some of your favorite activities. Heel pain can be caused by numerous issues, Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2023
• Plantar Fasciitis,  Sprained Ankle,  Achilles Tendonitis,  Podiatrist,  Stress Fractures

When it comes to your feet, it’s important that you’re doing what you can to keep them healthy and strong, since they’re so important to your daily life. There are Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2023
• Ingrown toenails,  Hammertoes,  Diabetes,  Bunion,  Plantar fasciitis,  Fungal toenail,  Heel pain,  Lateral ankle instability,  Sprained ankle,  strained ankle,  Rheumatoid,  osteoarthritis

Your podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who can treat a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions. Your ankles, feet, and toes perform important functions helping you Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2023
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetes,  Diabetic Foot

Diabetes is one of the most serious health conditions because it has such harmful effects on your entire body. Diabetes is especially damaging to your extremities, including your feet. If Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2022
• Arthritis,  Foot Pain,  Diabetes,  Plantar fasciitis,  Flat feet

When you experience foot pain, you might be tempted to ignore it. That’s a bad idea. Foot pain can grow worse over time, leading to loss of mobility and a Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2022
• Bunions

If you have a hard, bony lump on the side of your big toe, it’s probably a bunion. Bunions are caused by a genetic bone deformity which makes your big Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2022
• Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail is a toenail which has grown into the surrounding skin of your toe. If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you already know how painful it can Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2022
• Heel Pain,  Plantar fasciitis

Heel pain is one of the most common problems your podiatrist treats. If you are suffering from heel pain, the pain can make it difficult to enjoy an active life. Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2022
• Diabetes,  Diabetic Foot

If you have diabetes, you may already know about the effects on your body, especially your extremities. What you may not know is that diabetes is especially hard on your Read More